Title |
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Gender Dysphoric Children and Adolescents
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, January 2010
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-010-0935-9 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Annelou L. C. de Vries, Ilse L. J. Noens, Peggy T. Cohen-Kettenis, Ina A. van Berckelaer-Onnes, Theo A. Doreleijers |
Abstract |
Only case reports have described the co-occurrence of gender identity disorder (GID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This study examined this co-occurrence using a systematic approach. Children and adolescents (115 boys and 89 girls, mean age 10.8, SD = 3.58) referred to a gender identity clinic received a standardized assessment during which a GID diagnosis was made and ASD suspected cases were identified. The Dutch version of the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (10th rev., DISCO-10) was administered to ascertain ASD classifications. The incidence of ASD in this sample of children and adolescents was 7.8% (n = 16). Clinicians should be aware of co-occurring ASD and GID and the challenges it generates in clinical management. |
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Japan | 4 | 4% |
United Kingdom | 4 | 4% |
New Zealand | 3 | 3% |
France | 2 | 2% |
Brazil | 1 | 1% |
Finland | 1 | 1% |
Serbia | 1 | 1% |
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Scientists | 5 | 5% |
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Malaysia | 1 | <1% |
Germany | 1 | <1% |
Mexico | 1 | <1% |
South Africa | 1 | <1% |
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Researcher | 40 | 9% |
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Unknown | 96 | 22% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 89 | 20% |
Social Sciences | 46 | 10% |
Neuroscience | 16 | 4% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 3% |
Other | 36 | 8% |
Unknown | 98 | 22% |